Faculty of Allied Health Sciences: Recent submissions

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Invitro antioxidant activity of methanolic extract of selected polyherbal drug used in Diabetes Mellitus in Northern Province, Sri Lanka.

Merin Dinushiya, J.; Nilanusha, S.; Sugansika, M.; Sivasinthujah, S.; Sivarangini, S. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2024)

Background: The antioxidants are mainly involved in preventing the oxidative stress and these are used in diabetes mellitus patients in preventing the further damage to the beta cells caused by the radicals formed due ...
In vitro evaluation of antibacterial activity of leaf extracts of Atalantia ceylanica

Uthpala, R.M.; Wijewardhana, B.A.D.I.M.; Pemadasa, D.A.I.S.; Sivasinthujah, S.; Gnanakarunyan, T.J. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2024)

Background: Atalantica ceylanica plant has been recognized as a multi-purpose medicinal plant which is widely applied to treat respiratory tract infections. Recently, this plant has gained popularity among people for ...
In vitro antioxidant activity of polysaccharide in Hemidesmus indicus (Nannari) leaves

Salini, N.; Aberame, S.; Piriyanka, N.; Sivasinthujah, S.; Senthilnanthanan, M. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2024)

Background: Polysaccharides are potent natural antioxidants which can greatly slow down or prevent substrate oxidation. Hemidesmus indicus has been recognized in traditional medicine system for its medicinal attributes ...
Antibacterial activity of polysaccharides extracted from the root of Premna serratifolia (Wind killer)

Ginthujah, V.; Jayapria, S.; Sivasinthujah, S.; Tharmila, C.J.; Srithevi, S.; Thirtsha, G. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2024)

Background: Emerging infectious diseases, especially skin infections pose significant threats to human health. Conventional antibiotics encounter challenges of antibiotic resistance and side effects, necessitating the ...
Factors associated with knowledge on self-administration of eye drop instillation among Glaucoma patients attending Eye clinic, Teaching Hospital Jaffna

Ameliya Rachel, J. A.; Meera, S.; Jegapragash, V.; Malaravan, M. (University of Jaffna, 2023)

Introduction: At least 2.2 billion individuals suffer from glaucoma, which is an asymptomatic chronic eye illness leading to complete blindness. Increased intraocular pressure is a clinical contributor to glaucoma; thus, ...
Factors associated with quality of life of breast cancer patients who have completed treatment at Oncology clinic, Teaching Hospital Jaffna

Vishnuveni, K.; Puvithira, T.; Jegapragash, V.; Thanenthiran, A. J. (University of Jaffna, 2023)

Introduction: The most prevalent malignancy diagnosed in women is breast cancer. Improvements in diagnosis and treatment have significantly increased breast cancer survival rates. Despite the improvements, it has negative ...
Prevalence of migraine and its associated factors among undergraduate students at the Jaffna premises of University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka

Rathnayaka, A. L. U.; Weerasingha, D. H.; Jegapragsh, V.; Jeevagan, V. (University of Jaffna, 2023)

Introduction: Migraine is a neurological condition categorized as a primary headache disorder by the International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD-3). Migraine affects about 30% of the global population; ...
Factors associated with practice on self-administration of eye drop instillation among glaucoma patients attending Eye clinic, Teaching Hospital Jaffna

Meera, S.; Ameliya Rachel, J. A.; Jegapragash, V.; Malaravan, M. (University of Jaffna, 2023)

Background: Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness worldwide. Which requires almost life-long topical medication therapy. Unlike oral medications, while using eye drops the pharmacological action can be greatly diminished ...
Prevalence and associated factors of low back pain among bank officers in Jaffna divisional secretariat area

Amarasinghe, N.; Bandara, U.; Jegapragash, V.; Aravinthan, N. (University of Jaffna, 2023)

Introduction: Low Back Pain is common health problem globally. Low back pain mainly affects the one’s day to day activities and in their professional performance. The prevalence is high among the bank workers in other ...
Prevalence of constipation and associated factors among undergraduate students of Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna.

Abeygunasekara, L. R.; Mihirani, A.; Jegapragash, V.; Kajendran, A. (University of Jaffna, 2023)

Introduction: Constipation is a common chronic gastrointestinal complaint and, although not life-threatening, is physically and mentally inconvenient condition for many patients. The health-related quality of life is ...
Medication adherence and associated factors among hypertensive patients attending medical clinics at Teaching Hospital Jaffna

Nirushan, P.; Arjun, P. S. P.; Jegapragash, V.; Peranantharajah, T. (University of Jaffna, 2024)

Introduction: Hypertension is a most challenging public health problem worldwide. Developing countries like Sri Lanka shows increased trend in prevalence of hypertension. Uncontrolled hypertension affects each system of ...
Practice on prevention of gastritis among undergraduates of Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna

Jayasooriya, R. L. A. S.; Atapattu, A. M. P. R.; Jegapragash, V.; Vathulan, S. (University of Jaffna, 2023)

Introduction: Gastritis is a common inflammatory disease condition. The most common cause is Helicobactor phylori infection. It adversely affects the quality of life as well as end-up with life threatening conditions ...
Knowledge on hypothyroidism and associated factors on it among hypothyroidism patients attending endocrinology clinic at Teaching hospital Jaffna

Gowthamy, K.; Kobinath, V.; Jegapragash, V.; Aravinthan, M. (University of Jaffna, 2023)

Introduction: Hypothyroidism is a relatively second most common endocrine disorder and if it is not treated properly, it can lead to complications. Adequate knowledge about disease and treatment is important to improve ...
Knowledge on pain management and associated factors on it among the nurses working in Teaching Hospital, Jaffna

Thirothay, A.; Varnan, S.; Jegapragash, V.; Yaanuthy, T. (University of Jaffna, 2023)

Introduction: Pain management is a key component of patient satisfaction and wellbeing in acute care settings. Nurses spend more time with patients than any other members of the health care team and have an important ...
Factors associated with knowledge on gastritis among undergraduates of Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna

Atapattu, A. M. P. R.; Jayasooriya, R. L. A.S.; Jegapragash, V.; Vathulan, S. (University of Jaffna, 2023)

Introduction: Gastritis is a common inflammatory disease condition. The most common cause is Helicobacter pylori infection. It can be affected the quality of life as well as end-up with life threading conditions such as ...
Physicochemical and preliminary phytochemical analysis of different brands ofHingwashtak churna; a polyherbal medicine in Sri Lanka

Dassanayaka, G. G.; Sivasinthujah, S.; Christy Jeyaseelan, T. (Ayurveda Sahiti Prabha, 2024)

Hingwashtak churna is a polyherbal medicine, used to treat gastrointestinal diseases like gastric ulcers, bloating, acidity, and joint disease. The quality evaluation of hingwashtak churna is needed for its ...
Evaluation of antibacterial activity of root extracts of herbal plant, Leucas zeylanica

Rupasinghe, K. M. U. K.; Patabendige, I. W. L.; Pathirana, U. P. P. S.; Srikokulan, S.; Gnanakarunyan, T. J.; Srikaran, R. (University of Jaffna, 2023)

Introduction: Leucas zeylanica used to treat inflammatory conditions, gout and microbial infections such as wounds, sores, itches, vertigo, anorexia, acute and chronic dyspepsia and flatulence in Sri Lankan traditional ...
Formulation and characterization of essential oils based antibacterial hand sanitizer gels

Diviyagahage, C.M.; Thuvaragan, S.; Gnanakarunyan, T.J.; Srikaran, R. (Pharmaceutical Society of Sri Lanka, 2021)

Purpose: The usage of herbal-based antibacterial sanitizers is increasing, and they have considerably shown fewer side-effects than sanitizers with synthetic compounds. In the present study, essential oils obtained from ...
Comparative Evaluation of Metformin Hydrochloride Brands Available in Sri Lanka

Lakmali, E.M.M.S.; Thanujah, M.; Thuvaragan, S.; Kuruppu, K.D.A. (KDU, 2021)

Metformin, being noteworthy, is used in the management of Type 2 Diabetes. It is available in different brands in Sri Lanka. Several studies have shown that different brands of the drug varied qualities, which could ...
Comparative evaluation of antibacterial activity of solvent fractions and essential oil of Cyperus rotundus L. rhizomes

Thuvaragan, S.; Nishadini, N.V.C.; Gnanakarunyan, T.; Srikaran, R. (BioMed Research Publishers, 2021)

Cyperus rotundus L. belongs to the family Cyperaceae. It is used to treat constipation, stomach disorders, dysmenorrhea, skin diseases, wounds, leprosy, fever, etc., in indigenous medicine. Also, they are used to treat ...

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